TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

Successful community programming is one of the pillars of library service. In collaboration with Truro Library staff, you will be responsible for taking the lead in coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for all ages.• You plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for patrons of all ages.• You are comfortable coordinating a wide range of program from panel discussions to arts and crafts.• You work collaboratively with other members of the Truro Library staff to generate outreach efforts.• You cultivate relationships with community members and organizations to garner feedback, and potential partnerships.• You seek outside sources of funding to sustain our high level of programming. ...

Summary: The Cataloging Lead performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, and provides inventory support for the Newport Public Library. Essential Duties:• Adds accurate bib, item and volume level records to Ocean State Library’s (OSL) Sierra ILS. • Categorizes and classifies all library materials, including books, A/V, periodicals, and non-traditional lending materials.• Ensures all material can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods and guidelines.• Evaluates content collection items and applies call numbers that both work for the item and the collection as a whole. • Runs reports monthly to maintain collection consistency, accuracy and monitors for borrowing trends.• Updates department documentation.• Attends meeti ...

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I. The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 6:30pm to 2:30am. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk. The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Marketing and Technology Librarian. This person will be responsible for promoting library programs and services on social media and other platforms and will provide technology instruction both onsite and out in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing as well as instruction and/or programming and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 25-hour/week position with retirement and life insurance benefits. MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred but not required. Days, evenings and Saturday rotations are required. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Please email a tho ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Library Assistant to work in our Children’s Department. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children and their families, both in house and out in the community, and will be comfortable working in an urban setting. They will have strong technology skills and experience providing reference and readers advisory services and developing creative programming for children. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Candidates with a demonstrated talent for marketing children’s programming willbe given extra consideration. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 20-hour per week, year-round positi ...

The Pawtucket Public Library is looking for a Children's Librarian who has a strong service oriented philosophy to work in a busy public library that serves a multi-ethnic community.Duties include but not limited to:Providing reference and reader's advisory serviceParticipates in the development of the library's collectionPlan, presents and publicizes children's programsMinimum Requirements: A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution and course work in library services to children. Applicants must have knowledge of current technology used in a Children's Library.Starting salary: $28.88 per hours to start, salary range $548.89 to $594.25 within one year.Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, and city holidaysHours: 19 hours Preferred schedule - Monday 9am - 1pm, ...

The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College.These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference services; online, original, and copy cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as online access to information, bibliographic search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the ...

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2022Applications will be reviewed beginning April 25, 2022The Global Curatorial Project Archivist is a project-based position housed at the John Hay Library in partnership with the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ). The Global Curatorial Project (GCP) was founded in 2014 to be a network of scholars, curators, and educators who are committed to creating innovative forms of public history about the historical social system of racial slavery and the ways in which it continues to shape our world. The GCP is led by CSSJ and the Center for the Study of Global Slavery (CSGS) at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Together, they convened 10 partner institutions located in Africa, Europe, and South Americ ...

The Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library Board of Trustees are looking for a responsiblecustodian to maintain the external and internal appearance of our library.Qualifications:· Experience in a custodian role focused on large building upkeep.· Ability to Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work.· Responsible for cleaning and miscellaneous maintenance requests as well as repairs to the facilities.· Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Responsibilities:The Maintenance Custodians essential duties and responsibilities (but not limited to):· perform routine custodial maintenance· cleaning and sanitizing of all areas within the library· maintains supply levels (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc)· grounds keeping (sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, planting a ...

The City of East Providence and the Public Library Board of Trustees seek an enthusiastic, visionary, community minded leader as its next Library Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exhibit a clear vision and commitment to librarianship and community engagement, articulate and advocate the Library’s strategic direction, provide sound fiscal management, promote proactive leadership in technology integration, and promote collaborative relationships within the Library and throughout the community.The Library has an annual budget of $2,680,115 supported by municipal funding along with additional support from the State of Rhode Island. The Library System is comprised of the main Weaver Library, the Riverside Branch Library and the Fuller Creative Lear ...

Mohr Library has a part time Library Assistant position available for someone to work an average of 19 hours per week. The duties of a Library Assistant include checking library materials in and out, answering the telephone, circulation desk duties, registering patrons for library cards, collecting overdue fines and fees, processing and shelving materials, and providing general assistance to patrons.To be considered, applicants must have a pleasant, helpful manner, be dependable, detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task. Applicants must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with the public and fellow employees in a courteous manner, good communication skills, and have experience using a computer. To qualify, applicants must have earned a high school ...

Johnson & Wales University seeks a qualified librarian for this full-time, year-round position to manage integrated library systems operations associated with effective metadata representation, discovery and sharing of library and archival collections. The ideal candidate will have experience doing caltaloging and interlibrary loan operations using MARC, OCLC WorldCat, and applying LCSH, RDA plus other relevant cataloging, classification and metadata standards. Other important qualities include the ability to generate usage data reports in a timely manner; work collaboratively with teammates on special projects; represent JWU on peer committees of the Higher Education Library & Information Network; and supervise assistants hired from the university's diverse student population. ...

The Maine State Library is seeking a director to lead the Library Development Division. The primary focus of the Public Service Manager II: Director of Library Development, is to administer statewide programs, and to directly manage and oversee operating, support and administrative functions of the Library Development Division of the Maine State Library. The Director of Library Development implements program policies and initiatives in support of the Maine State Library’s goals and objectives and is a member of the Maine State Library’s senior management team. Supervision is exercised over a variety of personnel and work is performed under the direction of the State Librarian. The impact of the programs managed by this position has a significant impact on the overall mission of the Mai ...

The Rhode Island College Library is excited to announce the job posting for the Assistant Professor, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Tenure Track) position.The Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian provides vision and leadership in directing and managing the College’s Special Collections and Digital Initiatives and Scholarship units to provide Rhode Island College members and the community access to locally produced content and the College’s unique collections. This person processes primary source materials including rare books, manuscripts, college archives, and photographs that require specialized storage and services; stewards locally produced content, including media, student projects, and faculty publications; oversees the digital initiatives uni ...

Circulation AssistantPart Time Library Technician -Circulation – assists patrons, check in/out library material, registers patrons for library cards, collects overdue fines, answer phone, and shelves materials. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus. Computer experience and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and the public is required. $13.50 an hour. Includes evenings 4-8 pm and e/o Fridays/Saturdays 9-5. Closed Saturdays July and August. To apply send resume with references to admin@lincolnlibrary.com with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes April 23, 2022 or when filled. ...

The Whipple Free Library is seeking an energetic, creative individual with excellent interpersonal, leadership and technical skills to join our library family in the key leadership role of Director.Responsibilities:Participates, with the Board of Trustees, in an ongoing formal planning process which identifies and addresses community and Library needs, provides direction for Library development, and evaluates Library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.Recruits, schedules, supervises, regularly meets with and evaluates staff. Provides opportunities for staff training and career development. Values and effectively uses volunteers.Becomes the face of the Library, promoting and maintaining good relationships with the community and Library staff, Friends of the Library, the L ...

The Neighborhood & Adult Literacy Manager is responsible for the implementation and oversight of adult literacy and basic education programs throughout the library system. They will also have responsibility for a branch library. Responsible for administrative and professional work in the management of personnel, services, and operations of adult literacy programs and branch teams. Work is performed with professional independent administrative judgment in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over other employees as assigned.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise the work of a library department.Extensive knowledge of librar ...

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

The East Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch opened to the public in 2019 as a brand-new building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. There are a makerspace, a teen room, a children's room, and plenty of up-to-date technology to enjoy. Outside you'll find reading gardens, a patio for programming and relaxing, and significant open space. The neighborhood is well-loved by the neighborhood it serves. See inside here.The Supervisor at our East Forest Park Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility manageme ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for four part-time Librarian positions. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching the videos linked below, then apply by Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items.The four Librarian positions are based at four of our neighborhood branch libraries. The person hired for this job will create and deliver programs, answer reference questions, provide reader’s ad ...

The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee a very busy children’s room in our seaside community. The library provides services for over 15,000 residents, college students, senior citizens and visitors. Our library is known for friendly service with an inviting and welcoming setting.As a department supervisor, the Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for both traditional and non-traditional services to children of all ages, young adults and their caregivers. Priorities are building and maintaining an engaging diverse collection of materials. Developing, planning and promoting age appropriate programming for infants to young adults using a variety of formats. Building partnerships and providing outreach to local community groups, ...

JOB SUMMARYThe Circulation Assistant staffs the circulation desk during library operating hours under the direction of the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. This position is for 4 days a week, for a total of 22 hours a week, with additional days possible as needed. Duties include welcoming members and visitors, providing front-line patron assistance, circulating materials to members and other authorized borrowers, assisting in shelving of books and periodicals, and answering incoming calls and directing patron queries to appropriate staff for resolution. The Circulation Assistant will also assist other library staff with projects related to the operation of the library as assigned, such as checking in new periodicals, deaccessioning weeded materials, printing new labels, etc. RE ...

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 16 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, and every other Saturday 9-5, Library closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Pay rate for M.L.S. is $21 an hourPlease forward resume and r ...

NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARYPOSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Reference Librarian – Part-time, eighteen (18) hours per week. Reports to the Head of Reference and Adult Services.The Newport Public Library is seeking an energetic individual with a strong commitment to public service, and who can work independently with minimal supervision for the position of part-time reference librarian. Hourly pay is commensurate with qualifications.Duties:1) Assist in the provision of reference services in the adult area.A. Provide one-on-one assistance to patrons regarding use of library resources including the library catalog and electronic databases.B. Provide Reader’s Advisory to patrons using a variety of adult resources both online and in print.C. Provide referral services to meet informational needs outside ...

The Cumberland Public Library has an opening for Part-Time Children’s Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is creative, energetic, and enjoys working with children and their families. Duties include assisting with the provision of children’s services; managing department in absence of Children’s Librarian; reference and research assistance; reader’s advisory; assistance with computer catalog and bibliographic instruction; programming both in person and virtually; supervision of pages and volunteers; displays and exhibit case; maintaining the collection; clerical duties. This is a paraprofessional position under the supervision of the Children Services Coordinator. Knowledge of library practices, techniques, and materials is a plus - although not required. Ca ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a personable, public service oriented individual to work in their busy Circulation Department.Duties include checking materials in and out, issuing new library cards, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, computer assistance, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include supervising volunteers, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to shelve books in proper alphabeticaland numerical order, and possess mid-level computer skills. ...

Position Summary:The Reference and Instruction Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship serving the information needs of students, faculty, and the residents of the communities served by the College. Responsibilities include the design, development, delivery, and assessment of information literacy instruction in on-ground, hybrid, and online courses; reference services; individual research consultations; liaison responsibilities for academic departments and programs; and collection development and maintenance.Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInforma ...

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – ADULT SERVICESThe West Warwick Public Library is seeking a creative, dynamic individual for the position ofAdult Services Assistant. The ideal candidate is flexible, creative, forward-thinking, andpassionate about serving the community in new and innovative ways. The Adult ServicesAssistant works in the reference department and assists the Head of Adult Services and theAdult Services Librarian in the daily operations of the department including customer serviceand information inquiries, collection organization and management, and technology assistance.This is a part time, 19 hours per week position that requires the ability to work afternoons,evenings, and alternating Saturdays. Starting pay is $12.25/hr. Send resume and cover letter toamber@wwpl.org.Key Responsibilit ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, highly enthusiastic, and public service oriented individual to work in their busy Children’s Department. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to work with children of all ages and their families.Duties include assisting with Children’s Room programs, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include developing online and in person programs, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. ...